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Vibrant Banh Chung and Banh Giay Making Contest Enlivens 2026 Spring Festival

On March 4, a banh chung and banh giay making contest was held at the Con Son – Kiep Bac heritage site in Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hai Phong, as part of the 2026 Spring Festival.

 

Fifteen teams compete in the banh chung wrapping event. Photo: VNA

On March 4, a banh chung and banh giay making contest was held at the Con Son – Kiep Bac heritage site in Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hai Phong, as part of the 2026 Spring Festival.

 

Drawing more than 150 artisans from 16 communes and wards across the city, the contest served not only as a platform for showcasing culinary craftsmanship and friendly competition, but also as an occasion for residents and festival-goers to enjoy traditional specialties and immerse themselves in a vibrant atmosphere steeped in cultural heritage.

 

The judging panel evaluates the entries. Photo: VNA

 

 

By VNA/VNP

Vietnamese Culture Makes a Strong Impression at Frances Largest Lunar New Year Festival

Vietnamese Culture Makes a Strong Impression at France’s Largest Lunar New Year Festival

On the afternoon of March 1 (the 13th day of the first lunar month), hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors gathered in the 13th arrondissement of Paris to join the 2026 Lunar New Year parade. Held annually since 1986, the event has become the largest Asian street festival in France and a vibrant highlight of the capital’s cultural calendar.

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